[i]Vladimir Bure, a Russian swimming legend.... a fitness consultant with the Canucks during Bures time here...

Yeah, that's the guy, he used to train Pavel in Russia before they came over, but Pavel was listening to him less & less. They eventually had a big fight over the issue of less-partying/more-training. Last I heard they hadn't spoken in years. Wonder if they ever patched it up?

It really sounded like the Canucks offered to fete Pavel, but the Bure camp nixed it. Something about how he's still young and doesn't think its appropriate. Or something. I guess there's still some bad blood even though ownership and brass has turned over.